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- 1. Multiple Choice
In which type of wave do the particles move parallel to the direction of the wave?
Sound
Light
- 2. Multiple Choice
In which type of wave are there compressions and rarefactions?
sound
light
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is it called when a wave bounces off of a surface?
reflection
refraction
- 4. Multiple Choice
The incoming ray of light is know as the
reflected ray
incident ray
refracted ray
- 5. Multiple Choice
The line that is perpendicular to a mirror's surface is known as
the refracted ray
the reflected ray
the normal
t
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which type of electromagnetic wave has the HIGHEST frequency and HIGHEST energy?
radio waves
microwaves
ultraviolet rays
gamma rays
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which type of electromagnetic wave is also known as heat or thermal energy?
ultraviolet
infrared
microwaves
gamma rays
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?
radio waves
microwaves
gamma rays
ultraviolet
- 9. Multiple Choice
In the picture shown, the angle of incidence is 30 degrees. According to the Law of Reflection, the angle of reflection must be
60 degrees
30 degrees
0 degrees
None of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
When electromagnetic waves go from a more dense object into a less dense object, the speed of light will
increase
decrease
- 11. Multiple Choice
When do electromagnetic waves travel the fastest?
traveling through water
traveling through air
traveling through a vacuum (i.e. outer space)
- 12. Multiple Choice
Light travels the slowest through which medium?
water
air
glass
- 13. Multiple Choice
The perpendicular red line shown in the picture is called the
incidence ray
reflected ray
normal line
- 14. Multiple Choice
In the picture shown, the ray of light is bending in which direction?
towards the normal
away from the normal
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which type of wave is a mechanical wave?
Sound
Light
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